Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich
I’ve never liked egg salad, potato salad, or macaroni salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love salads, just not the mayonnaise based kind. I can’t stand mayo! Well, I recently created a creamy salad that I love and there is no mayonnaise involved. This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich gets it’s creaminess from the avocado! It is my new favorite sandwich. I could eat it every day for lunch…and some weeks I do:) I am sharing the recipe today because it is the perfect GREEN sandwich for St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow!
My lunch time is usually rushed because Caleb needs mama’s attention, so I love that this healthy salad can be made in minutes. The salad is also fun to make because you get to use a fork to smash the chickpeas and avocado together. If you have older children, get them involved and have them help with this step. Caleb is still too young, but someday this will be his job:)
After you get the chickpeas and avocado smashed together, stir in fresh cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and that is it! I told you it was simple to make. Spread the Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad on two slices of bread and you have a sandwich! I like to add fresh spinach leaves to my sandwich. You can also add lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, etc. Add whatever sandwich toppings you like.
This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad is also great as a dip for veggies, crackers, and pita chips. It is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free-as long as you use gluten free-bread or serve as a dip with veggies or gluten-free crackers.
If you are looking for a quick and healthy lunch idea, make this Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich. It is one of my favorite sandwiches and I hope you like it too!
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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich
Yield: Salad for 3-4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich is a great quick and easy lunch option that is good for you too! The salad also makes a great dip!
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans (I use Bush's Garbanzo Beans)
1 large ripe avocado
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Juice from 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Bread of your choice (I use whole wheat bread)
Fresh spinach leaves or other sandwich toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, sprouts, etc.Directions:
1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place on a paper towel and remove the outer skins. You can leave them on, but I like to remove them.
2. In a medium bowl, using a fork or potato masher smash the chickpeas and avocado together. Add in cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spread salad on bread and top with your favorite sandwich toppings. I like to add fresh spinach leaves.
Note: This salad also makes a great dip. Serve with cut up veggies, crackers, or pita chips. Also, this salad is best eaten the day it is made because it will turn brown due to the avocado.
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Just made this – DELICIOUS!!! My only modification was I added cayenne pepper for some spice!
Just made this and it is delicious! The creaminess of the avocado and the earthiness of the chickpeas (I peeled mine too) just works so well together. The lime juice and cilantro give it that kick…oh so yummy!!! I will def be making this many more times, thanks for sharing!
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I had high hopes for this one, but it was so bland! The addition of some chipotle mayo helped make it palatable, but I definitely won’t be making this again.
I actually am not a fan of green onions and did not have cilantro on hand, but I added about a teaspoon of pesto and it turned out really well. Thanks for the great idea!
I am eating this while I write…. AMAZING. There are so many things I love about this sandwich. Its easy and delicious and oh so good for you! I put a little mozzarella cheese, red onion and spinach and its amazing! Thanks for the recipe
So many of my favorite things in one recipe! Made this for lunch yesterday – DELICIOUS! It was SO fast to throw together and so yummy. I put it on a sandwich thin with tomato and fresh spinach. Highly recommended!
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I just made this for lunch, and it was so fresh and delicious! I used Italian Herb pita bread(:
I’ll definitely keep this recipe.
Two Peas replied: — June 27th, 2012 @ 4:34 pm
Glad you enjoyed the sandwich!!
I really liked this but I had no cilantro and who knew those skins on the garbanzo beans would be so tedious. Thanks for the recipe
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just made this for lunch today, it was delicious. our 4 kids ate it loving each bite
thanks for another great recipe, Maria and Josh
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i am eating this right now and its actually delicious
thank you!
Totally loved this recipe! I didn’t have any green onions this time, so I just substituted with white. I used just a touch (a touch!) of the purple label Vegenaise on the bread. Thank you!
Two Peas replied: — July 11th, 2012 @ 10:38 am
Glad you loved the sandwich!
I make this salad all the time! It’s great for a light summer lunch or dinner. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Thank you so much! I hate mayonaise too. Always have! I can smell it a mile away. all those sandwiches I ordered in high school no mayo please. ok but I know its on there cause I smell it…gag! Then they play dumb and wipe it off? like that makes it edible? NO! Thank You so much for this amazing MAyo FREE recipe!!!
Yummy! This is really GOOD! Thank you so much for this recipe.
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. It sounds so yummy! It is also wonderfully healthy and I am striving for a healthier diet.
I made this today for lunch and it was really good, filling too which I like since I don’t eat meat. The chickpeas def need to be peeled as you said you prefer. I had no idea they even had skins:) I added some hot sauce and seasoned pepper to give it a little kick. I’m making the ball pesto potatoes next! Thanks for a the great recipes.
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I like chickpeas!
Two of my favorite foods: avocado and chickpeas. I know what I’m having for lunch today!! Thanks! (BTW, avocado mashed with peas also makes a very yummy sandwich filling.)
I just made this for lunch! Such an amazing recipe.
Thanks for the recipe. I made this the other day (minus cilantro which I didn’t have) and it was perfect as a dip with gluten-free crackers. I devoured the whole thing in 2 days and I know it will be a regular thing! Thanks again…
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This was delicious! I used a mortar and pestle and whipped this up in no time. It was a hit with adults and kids alike! Thank you for an awesome recipe!
Just finished making it but substituted parsley for cilantro as I’m not a fan. It’s OMG delicious and my husband brought home a loaf of honey cracked wheat bread which I think will be delish.
Two Peas replied: — August 1st, 2012 @ 11:42 pm
Yay! Glad you liked the sandwich!